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. >>> taking a break from the super bowl for a moment, president obama says the economy is showing signs of recovery. >> he sat down with cbs news for an exclusive interview before last night's game. >> housing is overing. manufacturing is going strong. car sales are up. truth is is that overall, there were a lot of positive signs in the economy. >> reporter: the u.s. economy is taking a step forward but some economists say on the a slow path. some say one of the things holding up progress is folks in washington. president obama is calling on lawmakers to work on a balanced approach to deal with the deficit. >> republicans are unwilling to touch revenue. they say let's deficit spend. democrats deficit spend. that is why the country does not trust washington. >> reporter: congress is still working to pass a budget that satisfies both the house and the senate. the president says, if lawmakers can agree to work together, the country's budget issues can be resolved. >> there is a way for us to solve these budget in a responsible way through a balanced approach that the vast majority of peopl
. >>> taking a break from the super bowl for a moment, president obama says the economy is showing signs of recovery. >> he sat down with cbs news for an exclusive interview before last night's game. >> housing is overing. manufacturing is going strong. car sales are up. truth is is that overall, there were a lot of positive signs in the economy. >> reporter: the u.s. economy is taking a step forward but some economists say on the a slow path. some say one of the...
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president obama has asked congress to come up with billions of dollars in limited spending cuts to avoid across the board cuts due to take effect in march. >> the president is hoping to avoid the major sequestration that stands to impact tens of thousands of jobs in the d.c. area. fox's jennifer davis has more. >> the president has a message for congress about a looming budget deadline. >> deep, indiscriminate cuts to things like education and training, energy and national security will cost us jobs. and it will slow down our recovery. >> reporter: those jobs are at risk for the sequester takes effect in march. the president is asking lawmakers to find targeted short-term cuts to keep the economy moving and buy more time to craft a longer-term deal. >> our economy is headed in the right direction. it will stay that way as lodge as there aren't any more self- inflicted wounds coming out of washington. >> reporter: the senate remains deeply divided. >> the sooner we solve our spending problem, the sooner our jobs problem will go away as well. >> reporter: house republicans say they've twic
president obama has asked congress to come up with billions of dollars in limited spending cuts to avoid across the board cuts due to take effect in march. >> the president is hoping to avoid the major sequestration that stands to impact tens of thousands of jobs in the d.c. area. fox's jennifer davis has more. >> the president has a message for congress about a looming budget deadline. >> deep, indiscriminate cuts to things like education and training, energy and national...
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in his weekly presidential address, president obama detailed what the cuts would mean. >> once the cuts take affect, thousands of teachers and educators will be laid off and tips of thousands of parents will have to scramble to find child care for their kids. air traffic controllers and airport security want the cutbacks, causing delays across the country. >> in the gop weekly, republicans say democrats seeking higher taxes is the reason why a deal hasn't been reached. >>> college students are tackling america's long-term fiscal and economic challenges with a competition called up to us. >> ten school -- campaigns around the rising debt on economic opportunity and investment in the future. fox business network sandra smith has that story. >> reporter: it's something you may not expect to see from college students. hundreds gathering to discuss america's rising national debt&. nyu is one of 10 schools selected to compete in the inaugural up to us competition. the campaign sponsored by the peerer g. peterson foundation, the clinton global initiative university and net impact challenges st
in his weekly presidential address, president obama detailed what the cuts would mean. >> once the cuts take affect, thousands of teachers and educators will be laid off and tips of thousands of parents will have to scramble to find child care for their kids. air traffic controllers and airport security want the cutbacks, causing delays across the country. >> in the gop weekly, republicans say democrats seeking higher taxes is the reason why a deal hasn't been reached. >>>...
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as recommended by president obama would only lead to a gun registry. >> the criminals aren't going to comply with it. they could care less. you've already seen you won't computerize the mental health records. we ought to quit calling it right now a universal check. the real title ought to be the check on law abiding people all over this country. >> how do we know? let's start the effort and then we'll see. >> reporter: mayors against illegal guns is calling for not only background checks but a ban on assault weapons. one area where mayor gray does agree with lapierre. >> we've historically had police officers in our schools and i see something nothing wrong with that. i think it's a good idea. >> reporter: mark kelly is also speak out. during a fox news sunday exclusive he said he and his wife, former congresswoman gabby giffords, are both gun owners, but -- >> this isn't about the second amendment anymore. this is about public safety. we had 20 1st graders die in their classrooms because we don't have sufficient gun violence legislation in this country. >>> another big story tonight,
as recommended by president obama would only lead to a gun registry. >> the criminals aren't going to comply with it. they could care less. you've already seen you won't computerize the mental health records. we ought to quit calling it right now a universal check. the real title ought to be the check on law abiding people all over this country. >> how do we know? let's start the effort and then we'll see. >> reporter: mayors against illegal guns is calling for not only...
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president obama calling on congress to avoid cuts that could jeopardize jobs in just 23 days. >> the jobs of thousands of americans who can work in national security -- who work in national security or education or clean energy. >> reporter: under the terms of earlier deficit deals, congress will find $85 million in reductions by march 1st. if not, they would shrink pentagon spending by 7.9% and domidwesting spending by 5.3% and medicare a 2% reduction. >> i believe they should pass a smaller package of spending cuts and tax reforms that would delay the economically damaging affects of the sequester for a few more mots until congress finds a way. >> reporter: the president wants to raise more money by ending tax loopholes, but republicans want deeper entitlement cuts. >> if we're going to connect with the american people, it's important that they see not only that we're serious about solving our debt problems. >> a studdie by george mason university estimated 448,000 jobs could be affected in d.c., maryland, and virginia. for months, defense contractors have pleaded for action. >> we
president obama calling on congress to avoid cuts that could jeopardize jobs in just 23 days. >> the jobs of thousands of americans who can work in national security -- who work in national security or education or clean energy. >> reporter: under the terms of earlier deficit deals, congress will find $85 million in reductions by march 1st. if not, they would shrink pentagon spending by 7.9% and domidwesting spending by 5.3% and medicare a 2% reduction. >> i believe they...
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. >> president obama goes to minnesota and holds a round table discussion at the minneapolis police department and says they are doing something right with a 40% drop in gun related injuries. also spoke about universal background checks and banning assault weapons while surrounded by officers in uniform. passing an assault ban will be tough but still wants congress to vote on a ban. >> here in the district today we will learn more about the mayor's plans for this year when he delivers his address. comes a few days after the city has more than $400 million in budget surplus. that money will go into savings. mayor gray's speech is at 7:00 on i street. >>> also happening today in virginia the senate is expected to vote on a bill that would ban texting while driving. make it a primary offense carrying a $250 fine. right now ticketed you have to be pulled over for something else and only a $20 fine. >> new this morning, the dc region is number one once again for the worst traffic congestion in the country. according to the texas a&m study, the average commuter in our area will spent 67 hours in tra
. >> president obama goes to minnesota and holds a round table discussion at the minneapolis police department and says they are doing something right with a 40% drop in gun related injuries. also spoke about universal background checks and banning assault weapons while surrounded by officers in uniform. passing an assault ban will be tough but still wants congress to vote on a ban. >> here in the district today we will learn more about the mayor's plans for this year when he...
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. >>> today, michelle obama and joe biden renewed their call. they spoke at the national governor's association. the first lady announced the military credentialing and licensing task force to help military members and spouses find work in healthcare and transporting a industry. >> 34,000 troops will be coming home from afghanistan. and that is in the next year and that -- that is a good thing. that war will be over by the end of 2049. in the coming years, more than 1 million service members, one million of them will make the transition to civilian life. think about the impact. >> they expect all 50 states to helptrops successfully transition by the end of 2015. >>> bp and their partners were in new orleans federal courtroom facing a judge in their civil case and this could cause bp $18 billion for the dead lie rig rupture that spewed 4 million barrels of oil. the judge has to decide if bp was negligent by knowingly failing to maintain safe drilling procedures and in pretrial statements, bp said that many parties share the blame. >>> coming up o
. >>> today, michelle obama and joe biden renewed their call. they spoke at the national governor's association. the first lady announced the military credentialing and licensing task force to help military members and spouses find work in healthcare and transporting a industry. >> 34,000 troops will be coming home from afghanistan. and that is in the next year and that -- that is a good thing. that war will be over by the end of 2049. in the coming years, more than 1 million...
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yes, later today, president obama will be meeting with some key republicans on capitol hill. now, this meeting is supposed to be about immigration reform but there is perhaps maybe a small opening for some conversation about the coming cuts. even so, the white house is definitely escalating its campaign warning of dire consequencess for the sequester isn't stopped. among the first impact to be felt, a reduction in benefits for the long-term unemployed, about $30 a week and furlough notices for federal employees though the cuts to the work hours wouldn't begin until april. there is no real indication of serious negotiations between the two sides. $le 5 billion in budget cuts this fiscal year republicans pointed out is less than 3% of the federal budget but because entitlement protections are included, deeper spending cuts are there. republicans say it could all be averted if the president would just decide how to apply the cuts which were voted in by both parties differently. >> compromise is something that allows us to make progress as a people and all of the governors i thin
yes, later today, president obama will be meeting with some key republicans on capitol hill. now, this meeting is supposed to be about immigration reform but there is perhaps maybe a small opening for some conversation about the coming cuts. even so, the white house is definitely escalating its campaign warning of dire consequencess for the sequester isn't stopped. among the first impact to be felt, a reduction in benefits for the long-term unemployed, about $30 a week and furlough notices for...
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south a day after president barack obama took his gun control message to the road to minneapolis, today, a bipartisan group of lawmakers will unveil their plan. four representatives including maryland's elijah cummings and virginia's scott riggle are behind a bill that cracks down on gun trafficking and the people who buy guns for convicted criminals known as so- called gun straw purchases. bill would make it a federal crime and impose new penalties. the. >>> a movie director is scouting out a town near newtown to shoot i movie about the sandy hook elementary school massacre. many people living in ridgefield, connecticut are not happy with the flan. >> i think it is way too soon to be making a film for the tragedy. >> i feel like it is time for everybody to back off and leave them alone. >> with the town gets the prog being, officials say permits will be very hard to secure. -- with the town against the project, officials say permits will be very hard to secure. >>> a new home away from home for our nation's wounded warriors. we'll take a closer look when we come back.
south a day after president barack obama took his gun control message to the road to minneapolis, today, a bipartisan group of lawmakers will unveil their plan. four representatives including maryland's elijah cummings and virginia's scott riggle are behind a bill that cracks down on gun trafficking and the people who buy guns for convicted criminals known as so- called gun straw purchases. bill would make it a federal crime and impose new penalties. the. >>> a movie director is...
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the 102-year-old grandma that obama pointed out at the state-of-the-union speech. he looks just like the grandma. >> mariah carey posted photos last night on twitter, getting ready to go out for valentine's day. they are the most ridiculous photos of her in her bathtub, in her house, big old bubble bath. she brought the dog in the tub with her. >> where's nick cannon? >> he doesn't get in on that. that's the part that bothers me. >> he's underneath her with a scuba tank. >> i love her. >> i kinda like her, too, for this. >> she's like gwyneth paltrow but not as vixy about it. >> gwyneth paltrow wants it to be serious. >> her group was all about valentine's day for one and she recommended you buy this book called cooking for one, all recipes for one person. so ridiculous. >> what did you make? >> that was mean. >> wow. >> i was kidding! >> oh, my god. >> you guys do that to me. >> you don't know anything about me. >> i was just kidding. ok. >> coming up, leann rimes is suing her dentist because he messed up her teeth. >> did you see the picture? that john brooks put
the 102-year-old grandma that obama pointed out at the state-of-the-union speech. he looks just like the grandma. >> mariah carey posted photos last night on twitter, getting ready to go out for valentine's day. they are the most ridiculous photos of her in her bathtub, in her house, big old bubble bath. she brought the dog in the tub with her. >> where's nick cannon? >> he doesn't get in on that. that's the part that bothers me. >> he's underneath her with a scuba tank....
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fat butt, michelle obama. and look at that she looks 185 issue 190 and she's overweight. >> the coach is suspended for 10 days for the comments and some other comments homophobic and he spoke. the teacher is barred from the class the rest of the school year to tannedness is tist training. >>> and coming up tonight, an historic gay marriage vote across the pond. find out when kate middleton plans to show off the baby bump in public. [ male announcer ] pillsbury grands biscuits. delicious. but say i press a few out flat... add some beef sloppy joe sauce... and cheese fold it all up and boom! i just made an unbeatable unsloppy joe pillsbury grands biscuits. let the making begin. faster than mandy can hang up on mr. monday. you hang up first. [ female announcer ] in just 60 seconds, you've got snack-defying, satisfying totino's pizza rolls. [ ringing ] it's on. let's roll. >>> time for some royals talk now. kate middleton will make the second official appearance ance legalize same-sex marriage. in the first in the
fat butt, michelle obama. and look at that she looks 185 issue 190 and she's overweight. >> the coach is suspended for 10 days for the comments and some other comments homophobic and he spoke. the teacher is barred from the class the rest of the school year to tannedness is tist training. >>> and coming up tonight, an historic gay marriage vote across the pond. find out when kate middleton plans to show off the baby bump in public. [ male announcer ] pillsbury grands biscuits....
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president obama will and he tend a retreat for senate democrats. is expected to try to unify the democratic conference. he is working on selling them his strategy for tackling immigration, gun control and other budget problems. the meeting is set for 10:30 >>> the 2012 presidential citizens medals will be awarded to the 6 educators that were killed at the shootings there at sandy hook elementary school. family members will receive the awards during a ceremony at the white house next week. >>> the principal, the school psychologist and four teachers have been credited with protecting students. the award honors americans who have performed deeds of service for their country or fellow citizens. >> democrats in congress are considering putting limits on the president's use of deadly drone strikes. just yesterday, a leaked memo showed president obama's justification for killing americans overseas working with al-qaida. the drone program is expected to be a top issue when the president's choice has meetings tomorrow. the master mind of the drone strikes.
president obama will and he tend a retreat for senate democrats. is expected to try to unify the democratic conference. he is working on selling them his strategy for tackling immigration, gun control and other budget problems. the meeting is set for 10:30 >>> the 2012 presidential citizens medals will be awarded to the 6 educators that were killed at the shootings there at sandy hook elementary school. family members will receive the awards during a ceremony at the white house next...
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president obama is calling on lawmakers to work together and strike a deal in time. >>> a judge declared a mistrial in the mother-daughter case in prince george's county. jason scott will have to be retried this fall for the deaths of dolores and ebony dewitt. their charred bodies were found in the trunk of a stolen car in 2009. the judge ruled a mistrial because of a technicality. >>> a call for action. hundreds of concerned parents and residents in prince george's county are coming together to end the violent they say is killing innocent children. a meeting was hosted by radio one last night calling it a state of emergency. it comes after six prince george's county school students have been murdered since the beginning of the school year. community leaders say they are ready to work with parents to create a safer environment. >>> we were talking about the sequestration countdown just a minute ago. we are closing in on another big event. pope benedict resigns on thursday. there has been a change to speed up the process of choosing his successor. we have more in this report. >> reporter:
president obama is calling on lawmakers to work together and strike a deal in time. >>> a judge declared a mistrial in the mother-daughter case in prince george's county. jason scott will have to be retried this fall for the deaths of dolores and ebony dewitt. their charred bodies were found in the trunk of a stolen car in 2009. the judge ruled a mistrial because of a technicality. >>> a call for action. hundreds of concerned parents and residents in prince george's county are...
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. >>> president obama gets ready to give his first state of the union since being re-elected. coming up next, what is expected to top the agenda. >> also making headlines, mardi gras revelers in new orleans sent scrambling when shots are fired. we'll have details on the search for suspects this morning coming up. q lysol believes no toilet is complete, until it's completely clean. lysol toilet bowl cleaner gives you maximum coverage from the rim down to the water line to kill 99.9% of germs. and removes stains better than clorox toilet bowl cleaner with bleach. so if you want to do the whole job, lysol's got you covered. lysol. mission for health. and for an incredibly clean and fresh bowl with every flush, try the no mess automatic toilet bowl cleaner. >>> mardi gras celebrations enter full swing in new orleans. fat tuesday is tomorrow. over the weekend, one famous parade was rocked by gunfire. the parents argument on bourbon street ended with four people shot. >>> three people have been taken into custody in the death of 15-year-old hediah pendleton. he was shot
. >>> president obama gets ready to give his first state of the union since being re-elected. coming up next, what is expected to top the agenda. >> also making headlines, mardi gras revelers in new orleans sent scrambling when shots are fired. we'll have details on the search for suspects this morning coming up. q lysol believes no toilet is complete, until it's completely clean. lysol toilet bowl cleaner gives you maximum coverage from the rim down to the water line...
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two months after the connecticut shooting that took the lives of 20 children and 7 adults, president obama hit the road taking his gun control campaign to minneapolis. the future of any gun related legislation will depend on support from congress and analysts say that is far from guaranteed. jennifer davis reports. >> the president takes his campaign for tighter gun laws to minneapolis. the city that has taken numerous steps to curb gun violence. >> you've shown progress is possible. >> the white house has released a photo taken this summer shown the president can relate. the obama administration says, this is the first trip of many aimed at rallying support for the president's sweeping package of tougher gun laws. reinstating the assault weapon's ban and universal background checks. >> common sense measures supported by democrats, republicans and independents. and many of them are responsible gun owners. >> but the president faces an uphill battle on capitol hill given the number of law makers representing avid gun owners. >> where he might be able to get something done is expanded type o
two months after the connecticut shooting that took the lives of 20 children and 7 adults, president obama hit the road taking his gun control campaign to minneapolis. the future of any gun related legislation will depend on support from congress and analysts say that is far from guaranteed. jennifer davis reports. >> the president takes his campaign for tighter gun laws to minneapolis. the city that has taken numerous steps to curb gun violence. >> you've shown progress is...
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obama's image there. >>> we are now getting a peek bee mind the curtain into the obama administration's justification for targeting and killing american citizens suspected of terrorism. it comes as one of the faces of the drone program prepares for its confirmation to the stop spot in the cia. john brennan is president obama's choice to be the next cia director and will face sufficient questions about the drone program at his confirmation hearings tomorrow. >> let's check in with talker. >> nice, cold start to your day. temperatures falling back for the most part in the upper 20s and low 30s. we are chilly but hoping for a little sun later today with temperatures in the mid-40s. so no travel issues if you are headed to the airport, that kind of thing. let's kick it off bay look at the numbers. a quick reminder, the kids going to the bus stop will want to be prepared for a cold winter morning as we've fallen back into the upper 20s and low 30s no much of the area. 32 in quantity you co. 28 in leonardtown. 32 in baltimore and in gaithersburg. and i mentioned 37 here in town. 30 in morning
obama's image there. >>> we are now getting a peek bee mind the curtain into the obama administration's justification for targeting and killing american citizens suspected of terrorism. it comes as one of the faces of the drone program prepares for its confirmation to the stop spot in the cia. john brennan is president obama's choice to be the next cia director and will face sufficient questions about the drone program at his confirmation hearings tomorrow. >> let's check in with...
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the president has -- the performance of barack obama has he staffs up is dismal. meanwhile, a leading republican senator is threatening to holdup president obama's senate confirmation. he wants more answers about the deadly attack in libya. the senator wants to know what the president was doing during the attack and if he was in touch with libyan officials. chuck hagel has been nominated. and john brennan as cia director. >> justice department memo obtained reveals government officials don't need court order or charge you with a crime. they simply have to determine you are a terror leader and a serious threat to the u.s. law makers are raising concerns. peter ducey has more. >> reporter: democrats and republicans think it's okay if that person has aligned themselves with terrorists trying to attack america. there's disagreement about when it's okay to make that order. republican senator said this morning no american should be executed without a trial. should never get to decide someone's death by flipping through flash cards and saying you want to kill him? i don'
the president has -- the performance of barack obama has he staffs up is dismal. meanwhile, a leading republican senator is threatening to holdup president obama's senate confirmation. he wants more answers about the deadly attack in libya. the senator wants to know what the president was doing during the attack and if he was in touch with libyan officials. chuck hagel has been nominated. and john brennan as cia director. >> justice department memo obtained reveals government officials...
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. >>> president obama takes his push for gun control reform on the road speaking with law enforcement about his plans to prevent another tragedy. >> new information about a bus company involved in a fatal crash over the weekend. details on a long list of safety problems coming up. time now is 4:36. [ male announcer ] with over 50 delicious choices of green giant vegetables it's easy to eat like a giant... ♪ and feel like a green giant. ♪ ho ho ho ♪ green giant [ huhummin] [ babbling ] the cheerios bandit got you again? [ both laugh ] ♪ the one and only, cheerios ♪ the one and only, cheerios . >>> making headlines, a tour bus involved in a deadly crash in southern california had a record of safety violations. records that showed it included brake, wind shield and tire problems. the driver shouted to call 911 and screamed he had no brakes. eight people were killed in that accident. >>> president obama takes his push for new gun laws directly to the people with a campaign- style event in minnesota. the president held a round table discussion at the minnesota police department's
. >>> president obama takes his push for gun control reform on the road speaking with law enforcement about his plans to prevent another tragedy. >> new information about a bus company involved in a fatal crash over the weekend. details on a long list of safety problems coming up. time now is 4:36. [ male announcer ] with over 50 delicious choices of green giant vegetables it's easy to eat like a giant... ♪ and feel like a green giant. ♪ ho ho ho ♪ green giant [ huhummin] [...
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but now they say they will not delay a vote. >>> also today, president obama is meeting two key senate republicans not on the sequester but to talk about immigration. john mccain and south carolina senator lindsay graham will sit down with the president. both are members of a bipartisan group. >> here's a look at some of our top local stories this hour. take a moment to look at your screen. hope this video will lead police to the person responsible for a deadly hit and run. 20-year-old was hit around 10:30 p.m. on saturday. back in february february 16th hchlt if you have information about the vehicle, you are asked to call dc police. >>> the man accused of killing a mother and daughter in prince georges county will be retried in october. a judge declared a mistrial on a technicality. the bodies were found in the trunk of a stolen burned out car in 2009. someone testified that scott was involved in multiple home invasions but previously ruled that only one home invasion was admissible in court. >>> a maryland teenager has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for a school shooting in ba
but now they say they will not delay a vote. >>> also today, president obama is meeting two key senate republicans not on the sequester but to talk about immigration. john mccain and south carolina senator lindsay graham will sit down with the president. both are members of a bipartisan group. >> here's a look at some of our top local stories this hour. take a moment to look at your screen. hope this video will lead police to the person responsible for a deadly hit and run....
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. >>> today, president obama reiterated the dramatic losses over the looming sequestration. from the white house, he ordered republicans to accept a proposal put forth by senate democrats last week and that calls forgetting rid of corporate tax breaks and the tax millionaires at a rate of 30%. if a compromise is not met, there will be drastic interruptions and vital services. >> air traffic controllers and airport securities will seek cutbacks and more delays across the country. thousands of teachers and educators will be laid off. >> in 10 days, $85 billion of cuts kick in and congress reconvenes monday. the current two-month extension expires march 1st. >>> the federal types that are not the only ones tired of the back and forth for sure. local county executives have had enough. isaiah leggett, baker and allman said the uncertainty at the federal level is causing problems for their counties. montgomery, prince georges have had many to work for the federal government and the facilities that call the counties home. the executives have worried about people losing their jobs a
. >>> today, president obama reiterated the dramatic losses over the looming sequestration. from the white house, he ordered republicans to accept a proposal put forth by senate democrats last week and that calls forgetting rid of corporate tax breaks and the tax millionaires at a rate of 30%. if a compromise is not met, there will be drastic interruptions and vital services. >> air traffic controllers and airport securities will seek cutbacks and more delays across the country....
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. >> president obama led a round table in an effort to rewrite gun laws. >> which don't have to agree on everything to agree it's time to do something. >> that something includes 23 gun control proposals the president endorsed after the school shooting. limiting ammunition clips and expanding background checks. >> we're not going to save every life but we can make a difference. and that's our responsibility as americans. >> but the head of the nra says instead of limiting gun use by people who follow the law, shouldwork to end laws that allow mentally unstable people to buy guns. >> they won't do it. the hppa laws won't do it. we're all for it. but it's not. >> over the weekend is a lead up to the president's speech. released a picture of him skeet shooting last summer. also showed up during the superbowl. >> america can do this. for us. >> new york mayor michael bloomberg's gun control group paid $100,000 to air an ad in dc while at baltimore in a gun control forum. focused on maryland's priorities. >> mental health and those who have domestic violence issues are two of the places yo
. >> president obama led a round table in an effort to rewrite gun laws. >> which don't have to agree on everything to agree it's time to do something. >> that something includes 23 gun control proposals the president endorsed after the school shooting. limiting ammunition clips and expanding background checks. >> we're not going to save every life but we can make a difference. and that's our responsibility as americans. >> but the head of the nra says instead of...
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and president obama armed. the perceived message between the photo. >>> plus, slams the district. why she is taking shots at the nation's capital and hear how people here are responding. the news at 10:00 returns in just two minutes. >>> this is fox 5 news at 10:00. >> vice president joe biden speaking at an international security conference today. the united states is prepared to hold direct talks with iran over their nuclear program, but he says only if the country can show it's serious. molly has more. >> it takes two to have bilateral talks and vice president biden said the u.s. is trying to get iran to the table if leaders are serious about discussions on that nation's controversial nuke lore program. previous discussions between iran and the five permanent members of security council, including the u.s., have not done much to stem iran's nuclear development, but vice president biden in germany today for a security conference, suggests the u.s. isn't giving up. >> there's still time. there's still space for diplomacy backed by pressure to succeed. the ball is i
and president obama armed. the perceived message between the photo. >>> plus, slams the district. why she is taking shots at the nation's capital and hear how people here are responding. the news at 10:00 returns in just two minutes. >>> this is fox 5 news at 10:00. >> vice president joe biden speaking at an international security conference today. the united states is prepared to hold direct talks with iran over their nuclear program, but he says only if...
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. >>> first lady michelle obama was watching the game apparently. she tweeted congrats on the game. we'll see you at the white house. house. >> coming up next on fox 5 morning news, a standoff between authorities and a man accused of killing a school bus driver nearing a fuel week now. at the center of it all, a five- year-old boy who remains hostage in an underground bunker at this hour. we'll have the latest from the scene coming up. >> also making headlines, at least eight people dead in a tour bus crash in california. what investigators are saying about this accident. we'll be right back. ♪ ♪ if loving you is wrong ♪ i don't wanna be right [ record scratch ] what?! it's not bad for you. it just tastes that way. [ female announcer ] honey nut cheerios cereal -- heart-healthy, whole grain oats. you can't go wrong loving it. bee happy. bee healthy. with clusters of flakes and o's. oh, ho ho... it's the honey sweetness. i...i mean, you...love. >>> the john going hostage in mid lapped city, alabama is closing in on a full week now. negotiators continue to work with accused capt
. >>> first lady michelle obama was watching the game apparently. she tweeted congrats on the game. we'll see you at the white house. house. >> coming up next on fox 5 morning news, a standoff between authorities and a man accused of killing a school bus driver nearing a fuel week now. at the center of it all, a five- year-old boy who remains hostage in an underground bunker at this hour. we'll have the latest from the scene coming up. >> also making headlines, at least...
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back to you guys. >> thank you. >>> also making headlines this morning, president obama's push for a minimum wage like, we'll tell you who doesn't want to see it happen and why minimum wage workers in the district could be in no a raise. >> we'll be back after this. >>> president obama is running into opposition to his plan to increase the federal minimum wage. in tuesday's state of the union address, the president proposeed a like from the current rate of 7:25 an hour to $9 an hour by 2015. republican house speaker john boehner says ultimately that will lead to fewer jobs. >> when you raise the price of employment, guess what happens. you get less of it. at a time when the american people are still asking the question, where are the jobs, why would we want to make it harder for small employers to hire people? >> on wednesday, d.c. mayor vincent gray said he may ask the council to raise the minimum wage in the district. >>> president obama will be in georgia later on today pushing a proposal he laid out in tuesday's state of the union address. he wants states to make preschool mo
back to you guys. >> thank you. >>> also making headlines this morning, president obama's push for a minimum wage like, we'll tell you who doesn't want to see it happen and why minimum wage workers in the district could be in no a raise. >> we'll be back after this. >>> president obama is running into opposition to his plan to increase the federal minimum wage. in tuesday's state of the union address, the president proposeed a like from the current rate of 7:25...
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the proposal included recommendations made by president obama and vice president biden. >>> the fbi said the man who held a small boy captive in a bunker in alabama for almost a week died in a s.w.a.t. gunfire. fbi said dykes reinforced the bunker with explosive devices. six days earlier he boarded the school bus, killed the driver and kidnapped ethan. police have not released a motive. the boy is doing well at home. tomorrow is his 6th birthday. >>> coming up a teen learns a hard lesson in court. a judge was not amused by her bad attitude, see what she did to get an immediate jail sentence. >> temperatures in the 30s tonight and a few passing flurries, nothing to worry about. we do have some moisture in the forecast. i'll have that seven-day in a few minutes. >> economic out some of the other stories on the rundown. the news edge at 11:00 will be right back. >> this is fox 5 news edge at 11:00. there is no mass-produced human. so we created the extraordinarily comfortable sleep number experience. a collection of innovations designed around a bed with dualair te
the proposal included recommendations made by president obama and vice president biden. >>> the fbi said the man who held a small boy captive in a bunker in alabama for almost a week died in a s.w.a.t. gunfire. fbi said dykes reinforced the bunker with explosive devices. six days earlier he boarded the school bus, killed the driver and kidnapped ethan. police have not released a motive. the boy is doing well at home. tomorrow is his 6th birthday. >>> coming up a teen learns a...
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the 102-year-old grandma that obama pointed out at the state-of-the-union speech. he looks just like the grandma. >> mariah carey posted photos last night on twitter, getting ready to go out for valentine's day. they are the most ridiculous photos of her in her bathtub, in her house, big old bubble bath. she brought the dog in the tub with her. >> where's nick cannon? >> he doesn't get in on that. that's the part that bothers me. >> he's underneath her with a scuba tank. >> i love her. >> i kinda like her, too, for this. >> she's like gwyneth paltrow but not as vixy about it. >> gwyneth paltrow wants it to be serious. >> her group was all about valentine's day for one and she recommended you buy this book called cooking for one, all recipes for one person. so ridiculous. >> what did you make? >> that was mean. >> wow. >> i was kidding! >> oh, my god. >> you guys do that to me. >> you don't know anything about me. >> i was just kidding. ok. >> coming up, leann rimes is suing her dentist because he messed up her teeth. >> did you see the picture? that john brooks put
the 102-year-old grandma that obama pointed out at the state-of-the-union speech. he looks just like the grandma. >> mariah carey posted photos last night on twitter, getting ready to go out for valentine's day. they are the most ridiculous photos of her in her bathtub, in her house, big old bubble bath. she brought the dog in the tub with her. >> where's nick cannon? >> he doesn't get in on that. that's the part that bothers me. >> he's underneath her with a scuba tank....
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he was recently president obama's chief of staff. thursday, an astroid will come within 17,200 miles of earth. don't worry, nasa says the astroid will pose no threat. that's a look at the week ahead, i'm marianne rafferty, fox news. >>> our movie reviewer sits down with viola davis about "beautiful creatures." >> plus, the fighting irish with a marathon match. the game went overtime not once, twice, three times, keep counting. we'll tell you who came out on top ahead in sports. here you go little man. [ humming ] [ babbling ] the cheerios bandit got you again? [ both laugh ] ♪ the one and only, cheerios ♪ the one and only, cheerios i'd like to thank eating right, whole grain, multigrain cheerios! my bowl, my spoons! mom, are those my jeans? [ female announcer ] people who choose more whole grain tend to weigh less than those who don't. multigrain cheerios has whole grain and 110 delicious calories. ...more grains. less you! multigrain cheerios in multi-grain cheerios peanut butter. >>> what is one character that wou
he was recently president obama's chief of staff. thursday, an astroid will come within 17,200 miles of earth. don't worry, nasa says the astroid will pose no threat. that's a look at the week ahead, i'm marianne rafferty, fox news. >>> our movie reviewer sits down with viola davis about "beautiful creatures." >> plus, the fighting irish with a marathon match. the game went overtime not once, twice, three times, keep counting. we'll tell you who came out on top ahead in...
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the white house says president obama will immediately sign it. >>> president obama's choice to head the defense department was on the defense himself during harsh questioning from fellow senators. former nebraska senator chuck hagel was grilled yesterday by members ever the senate armed services committee. several times, hagels was put on the spot over his support for israel, his refusal to go along with sank00s on iran and his past positions on the iraq troop surge. one republican is supporting him but hagel will need a few more to overcome any gop filibuster to his nomination. >>> the country is remembering a national tragedy today. it was 10 years ago today the space shuttle include broke apart in the skies over texas as it re-entered the earth's atmosphere. all seven crew members died. there will be remembrance ceremonies today at kennedy space center and arlington national cemetery. an investigation showed a piece of the foam that ripped off on launch and ripped a hole in the wing led to the accident. >>> before they fill arenas to capacity, bands including u2 and duran duran wowed
the white house says president obama will immediately sign it. >>> president obama's choice to head the defense department was on the defense himself during harsh questioning from fellow senators. former nebraska senator chuck hagel was grilled yesterday by members ever the senate armed services committee. several times, hagels was put on the spot over his support for israel, his refusal to go along with sank00s on iran and his past positions on the iraq troop surge. one republican is...
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president obama heads to minneapolis today to the special operations center to continue his push for gun control. >> a new controversial television ad is airing right in dc. sarah is back with us with the details now. >> they knew a lot of eyes would be watching ads during the superbowl. mayors against illegal guns. according to the group, 82% of gun owners including 74% of nra members support requiring background checks for anyone purchasing a gun. the 30 second television ad features a clip of wayne la pierre testifying back in 1999. >> we think it's reasonable to provide mandatory instant criminal background checks for every sale at every gun show. no loopholes anywhere for anyone. >> on fox news sunday, la pierre was quicked to point out he was referencing gun shows. background checks for all gun owners would only lead to a gun registry. la pierre goes on to say enforcing current laws would go a long way in reducing gun violence. only airs here in the district in hopes of gram of cocaining attention of law makers. . >> in a follow up on a missing new york woman, the search for su
president obama heads to minneapolis today to the special operations center to continue his push for gun control. >> a new controversial television ad is airing right in dc. sarah is back with us with the details now. >> they knew a lot of eyes would be watching ads during the superbowl. mayors against illegal guns. according to the group, 82% of gun owners including 74% of nra members support requiring background checks for anyone purchasing a gun. the 30 second television ad...
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former president bill clinton will speak at the service serving as i representative for barack obama. koch was admired has a tough lawmaker who hay fierce loyalty to israel. he died on friday of congestive heart failure at the age of 88. also today, state officials will announce a subway station in the big apple will be renamed in his hon oimple the east 77th street and lexington avenue stop is said to be his favorite and is also where he often campaigned. -- in his honor. >>> why some super bowl advertiser might be knocking on cbs's door this morning. we'll go live to fox business network in new york next. >>> a record-setting national anthem before the big game. alicia keys' rendition of the star spangled banner took her 156 seconds to belt out beating the previous record at the super bowl held by nat alie cole's 152 second performance. this is so sick! i can't believe your mom let you take her car out. this is awesome! whoooo! you're crazy. go faster! go faster! go faster! go faster! no! stop...stop... (mom) i raised my son to be careful... hi, sweetie. hi, mom. (mom) but just to
former president bill clinton will speak at the service serving as i representative for barack obama. koch was admired has a tough lawmaker who hay fierce loyalty to israel. he died on friday of congestive heart failure at the age of 88. also today, state officials will announce a subway station in the big apple will be renamed in his hon oimple the east 77th street and lexington avenue stop is said to be his favorite and is also where he often campaigned. -- in his honor. >>> why some...
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. >>> today president obama honors leon panetta. the tribute will take place at joint base meyer henderson. in the meantime, panetta made news yesterday when he said for the first time the pentagon backed the idea of giving arms to rebels in syria. it's been reported hillary clinton and former cia director petraeus asked the white house for permission to arm the syrian rebels but were denied. >>> to d.c. politics now, the city's ethics board says it will not pursue evidence i found against council member jim graham. the board says further action cannot be taken because the incident happened before the ethics board was created. however, a federal grand jury is investigating graham and the contracting process. >>> fairfax county police say the serial fondler has struck again. take a good look at this updated sketch. now 18 incidents reported in and around springfield since september. all of which have the same suspect description and the same m.o. the man comes from behind and gropes women and runs. he has previously been described as
. >>> today president obama honors leon panetta. the tribute will take place at joint base meyer henderson. in the meantime, panetta made news yesterday when he said for the first time the pentagon backed the idea of giving arms to rebels in syria. it's been reported hillary clinton and former cia director petraeus asked the white house for permission to arm the syrian rebels but were denied. >>> to d.c. politics now, the city's ethics board says it will not pursue evidence i...
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and this afternoon's confirming a hearing with the man plathapresident obama tapped to take over, got
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today president obama worked to recruit the nation's governors to do something. president obama is urging the nation's governors to help pressure congress to avoid the catastrophic spending cuts scheduled to begin friday. >> companies are preparing layoff notices. families are preparing to cut back on expenses and the longer these cuts are in place, the bigger the impact will become. >> reporter: unless lawmakers compromise on a way to cut deficit massive cuts kick in totaling 85 billion by the end of this fiscal year. >> we need a balanced approach. that's what makes our states move forward and create jobs. >> now is the time to cut spending. it can be done without jeopardizing the economy or critical services. the president needs to stop campaigning. >> reporter: homeland security secretary janet napolitano says cuts will slow you down at the airport. >> average wait times to clear customs will increase by as much as 50%. >> reporter: this local tim adams says his company is already being hurt by sequestration. >> it's almost impossible to play. >> reporter: hi
today president obama worked to recruit the nation's governors to do something. president obama is urging the nation's governors to help pressure congress to avoid the catastrophic spending cuts scheduled to begin friday. >> companies are preparing layoff notices. families are preparing to cut back on expenses and the longer these cuts are in place, the bigger the impact will become. >> reporter: unless lawmakers compromise on a way to cut deficit massive cuts kick in totaling 85...
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president obama expects the matchup between the ravens and san francisco 49ers to be entertaining. he isn't sure who will watch the game with the president. in previous years, the officials and celebrities joined the first family at the white house and there's no word who the president is predicting to win the big game. the biggest odd makers are predicting that the san francisco 49ers will beat the ravens by 3 1/2 points and they aren't the only ones. a local company developed progressive decision making software that allows organizations to make complex decisions and try their hand out at predicting the super bowl. the vp and analyst from decision lens are joining us this afternoon. gentleman, thanks so much for being here. >> thank you. >> matt, let me first ask you, this is not something you guys typically do. >> no. absolutely not. we really help organizations, as you said, sort of gain insights. anywhere from state and local governments where they have complex decisions and looking at many data points and you know, trying to combine expertise into those decisions. g gavin, we
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the white house says president obama will immediately sign it. >>> the january jobless numbers are out. and there's good news. bad news, too. first, the unemployment rate for december was revised up to 7.9%. but january's numbers show no change. the government says 157,000 jobs were added last month and hiring was stronger than first thought over the past couple of years. while the economy continues to sputter, the job market held steady with january unemployment at 7.9%. >>> beyonce breaks her silence. hear her response to criticism over the inauguration lip-synch flap. >> but first, wisdom is checking out new rides. >> reporter: all right, tony and allison, get your motor running and led out on the highway and come down to the convention center in washington, d.c. to check out the washington auto show. a lot of fancy cars out here. we're going to tell you what it's all about, tell you about the new technology, family friendly. we have all the details about the auto show when fox 5 morning news continues after the break. wh ole ain, multigrain cheerios! my bowl, my spoons! mom, are th
the white house says president obama will immediately sign it. >>> the january jobless numbers are out. and there's good news. bad news, too. first, the unemployment rate for december was revised up to 7.9%. but january's numbers show no change. the government says 157,000 jobs were added last month and hiring was stronger than first thought over the past couple of years. while the economy continues to sputter, the job market held steady with january unemployment at 7.9%. >>>...
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president obama chose unless city because gun related injuries in the city are down 40%. that is credited at least in part for a series of youth programs. one thing the president wants is a universal background check saying they are common sense measures supported by the public. >>> some potential causes have been ruled out but officials still are not sure what caused more than half an hour blackout at this year's super bowl. the manager of the superdome says beyonce's high-powered half time show is not to blame. her crew brought their own generators. the stadium was not drawing any more power than it does during the saints game. concerns were raised about the months before the super bowl. that is according to documents released by the state board that oversees the facility. >> i think they're close getting closer to figuring it out. >> somebody is in big trouble. >>> coming up next, taking the bait. >> in a fox 5 investigation, we get behind wheel with police to find out more about a seemingly simple tactic they use to catch car thieves in their tracks. >> not a lot of s
president obama chose unless city because gun related injuries in the city are down 40%. that is credited at least in part for a series of youth programs. one thing the president wants is a universal background check saying they are common sense measures supported by the public. >>> some potential causes have been ruled out but officials still are not sure what caused more than half an hour blackout at this year's super bowl. the manager of the superdome says beyonce's high-powered...
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. >>> we will soon get an idea of president barack obama's second term agenda when he gives the state of the union speech tomorrow night. the president is also expected to lay out ideas to solve the budget crisis and topping the list is the sequester those massive automatic spending cuts that are schedule to take effect on march 1st. the president has suggested a mix of spending cuts and tax hikes but republicans say they can't accept any more tax increases. >> when an injury are illness makes it impossible for to you work, disability pay cab lifesaver. >> but the government says far too many people are abusing the program. -- can be a lifesaver. >> we have rain showers moving on through. most of the rain will be out of here by the end of the commute. we'll be dealing with warmer temperatures. i'm have the details on the weather. julie wright will have a look at the traffic coming up. [ male announcer ] liste to this symphony of flavor: crrkkhshziiiizzlllee. beautiful. shhhhshshshshhshshhhhhsshhhshs. gorgeous! here comes the crescendo. kkerrrrbbuuuuuucraaackkk. just...incredible. pill
. >>> we will soon get an idea of president barack obama's second term agenda when he gives the state of the union speech tomorrow night. the president is also expected to lay out ideas to solve the budget crisis and topping the list is the sequester those massive automatic spending cuts that are schedule to take effect on march 1st. the president has suggested a mix of spending cuts and tax hikes but republicans say they can't accept any more tax increases. >> when an injury are...
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. >> reporter: president obama will be meeting with key republicans on capitol hill today. the meeting is supposed to be about immigration reform and the plan that is taking shape up here on capitol hill. but there is a possible that it will provide an opening for at least some conversation to ghana these cuts and perhaps what could be done to avoid them. but as you said, the white house is continuing to escalate its campaign and warning of dire consequences if sequestration isn't stopped. in d.c., we are talking about 13,000 furloughs of civilian dod employees. $533 how in cuts to i think indication. about 1,000 students losing access to head start and college aid. a million dollars cut from environmental benefits. in virng 09,000 furloughs, $14 million in cuts to education, 1,000 kids losing access to head start and more than $3 million cut from environmental benefits. in maryland, 46,000 furloughs, $14.4 million in cuts to education. 800 kids losing access to head start and again, $3 million cut from environmental budgets. local lawmaker says this is not the time to redu
. >> reporter: president obama will be meeting with key republicans on capitol hill today. the meeting is supposed to be about immigration reform and the plan that is taking shape up here on capitol hill. but there is a possible that it will provide an opening for at least some conversation to ghana these cuts and perhaps what could be done to avoid them. but as you said, the white house is continuing to escalate its campaign and warning of dire consequences if sequestration isn't...
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obama's contributions to the administration rather than just her moving in when president obama was elected in 2012. certainly things to mrs. regan's biography. to mrs. fords. we'll look at mrs. clinton. one edition had two term first lady. next term had her as a senator. and the third had her as secretary of state. >> she must do something with her life. >> but all these women do. >> give us fun tidbits maybe people don't know about first ladies. >> when you think about having people to dinner. you think about the white house dinners. you think about it's show for ball gowns. really what happens is it's the women who decide who is going to sit next to each other. so who sits next to each other in white house major dinners impacts policy, trade, business deals. sometimes people even get engaged over those dinners. >> two questions i have to get in. one, the movie lincoln. marry todd lincoln, was she really like that? >> sally fields nailed her. >> really? so in the end she said the only thing you are going to remember about me was i'm crazy. she was aware of that. >> what the country should
obama's contributions to the administration rather than just her moving in when president obama was elected in 2012. certainly things to mrs. regan's biography. to mrs. fords. we'll look at mrs. clinton. one edition had two term first lady. next term had her as a senator. and the third had her as secretary of state. >> she must do something with her life. >> but all these women do. >> give us fun tidbits maybe people don't know about first ladies. >> when you think about...
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. >>> in the meantime, president obama admits getting an assault weapons ban through congress will be tough. officers in uniform in minneapolis the president says there is a growing consensus for universal background checks. went there to build support for his proposals. it was an attempt to run around opponents like the nra by taking his message directly to the people. >> allison, accused killer george zimmermann heads back to court today in florida and comes on a painful day for trayvon martin's parents. today he would have turned 18 years old. they need still more time to prepare because prosecutors have been slow to turn over evidence. prosecutors want the request denied. zimmermann maintains his innocence saying he shot martin on self defense. >> now to a fox 5 traffic watch. the dc region has the distinction of having the worst traffic congestion in the neighborhood. >> fox 5's melanie alnwick is live along i 270 with the details of a new study. good morning, melanie. >> reporter: good morning, tony. all of this is coming out of the texas a&m transportation institute. they do th
. >>> in the meantime, president obama admits getting an assault weapons ban through congress will be tough. officers in uniform in minneapolis the president says there is a growing consensus for universal background checks. went there to build support for his proposals. it was an attempt to run around opponents like the nra by taking his message directly to the people. >> allison, accused killer george zimmermann heads back to court today in florida and comes on a painful day...
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teenager who performed at president obama's second inauguration. funeral services for hadiya pendleton will be held saturday. police say the drum majorette was speaking with a group of friends last week in the park across the street from her chicago prep school when she was shot in the back by a stray bullet. so far no arrests in the case, but it's brought renewed attention to chicago's murder rate and the debate over gun violence across america. >>> ray lewis is retiring, but you'll still see him around baltimore. why he may be a permanent fixture around the ravens stadium coming up. >>> a shopping spree to kick off the year, retail sales rising more than expected in january. consumers taking advantage of some early season discounts from retailers, but shoppers aren't pulling out plastic because revolving debt including credit cards falling at the end of the year, but consumers are taking on more debt for things like student and car loans pushing overall borrowing to the highest level ever. meantime worker productivity contracting in the final thr
teenager who performed at president obama's second inauguration. funeral services for hadiya pendleton will be held saturday. police say the drum majorette was speaking with a group of friends last week in the park across the street from her chicago prep school when she was shot in the back by a stray bullet. so far no arrests in the case, but it's brought renewed attention to chicago's murder rate and the debate over gun violence across america. >>> ray lewis is retiring, but you'll...
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>>> coming up next tonight the presidential pitch to the public, president obama hits the road pushing for tighter gun control laws. >> and later tonight a followup to a fox 5 investigation. we told you about to expire retardant chemicals in some couches. now new concerns over other products in your home. [ woman ] ring. ring. progresso. i just finished a bowl of your light chicken pot pie soup and it was so rich and creamy... is it really 100 calories? let me put you on webcan... lean roasted chicken... and a creamy broth mmm i can still see you. [ male announcer ] progresso. you gotta taste this soup. of green giant vegetables it's easy to eat like a giant... ♪ and feel like a green giant. ♪ ho ho ho ♪ green giant >>> president obama headed to minneapolis today for a roundtable on gun laws. the national discussion goes in the wake of the newtown school shooting and several smaller incidents since then, but the impasse still seems to be about privacy rights versus gun rights. >> they won't do it. the mental health lobby won't do it. the hippa laws won't do it. i wish i
>>> coming up next tonight the presidential pitch to the public, president obama hits the road pushing for tighter gun control laws. >> and later tonight a followup to a fox 5 investigation. we told you about to expire retardant chemicals in some couches. now new concerns over other products in your home. [ woman ] ring. ring. progresso. i just finished a bowl of your light chicken pot pie soup and it was so rich and creamy... is it really 100 calories? let me put you...
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. >>> first lady michelle obama attended the funeral of a 15- year-old girl in chicago today. she paid her respects to the teenager who was killed a few days after performing with her high school band at the presidential inauguration. the police say pendelton was an innocent victim in a gang- related shooting. the first lady met privately with the family before church services. >>> an amish bishop sentenced to 15 years in prison. a federal jury convicted samuel muletas spirs, hate crimes, obstruction and lying to federal agents. he organized the series of violent beard and haircutting attacks on victims who he said ignored the bishop and his teachings. before sentenceing, mullet told the judge he was ready to receive punishment for everyone involved. >>> and last november, residents in washington state voted to legalize marijuana. now the state's crime lab is having to make changes. the state patrol lab had been testing the drug the same way for the last 40 years, but, testing for now is on hold. the lab may need more workers and a new machine, which could cost over 1$00,000.
. >>> first lady michelle obama attended the funeral of a 15- year-old girl in chicago today. she paid her respects to the teenager who was killed a few days after performing with her high school band at the presidential inauguration. the police say pendelton was an innocent victim in a gang- related shooting. the first lady met privately with the family before church services. >>> an amish bishop sentenced to 15 years in prison. a federal jury convicted samuel muletas spirs,...
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. >>> president obama will today award the highest military decoration for valor to a former army staff sergeant. 31-year-old clinton roamshite will be the fourth to receive the medal of honor. clinton was a section leader on he killed several enemy fighters and recovered several fall soldiers during the day- long fight. >>> about 60 military police are getting ready to head on for guantanamo bay. there was a big celebration for the d.c. national guard at the armory yesterday. for the last year they've been training at fort leavenworth in kansas and fort indian town gap in pennsylvania. >> every mission has its own type of dangers. this one is not like afghanistan or iraq. it does have its own dangers and challenges. >> i knew what i signed up for. >> the troops got ice cream and cake to go with their sendoff hugs. they will be heading to gitmo tomorrow morning on a support mission to help run the prison staff and keep order. >>> coming up next, we'll go live to fox business network in new york for a look at why, if you work in virginia, getting health insurance through work might be a
. >>> president obama will today award the highest military decoration for valor to a former army staff sergeant. 31-year-old clinton roamshite will be the fourth to receive the medal of honor. clinton was a section leader on he killed several enemy fighters and recovered several fall soldiers during the day- long fight. >>> about 60 military police are getting ready to head on for guantanamo bay. there was a big celebration for the d.c. national guard at the armory yesterday....
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can catch fox five news sunday after our show. >> the white house did release a photo a presidential obama having a gun. skeet shooting in camp they give it in august. the photo releases part of the a strategy to show the president is sympathetic to gun owners and opponents of his new gun control measures >> attorney to whether glenn talbert turning to us. i should've been surprised because it's been so cold. flurries but it wasn't one that kept coming >> that's because we have these clippers that a movie quickly giving birth here and they're and not a whole lot in terms of accumulation of the .et's take and will show you what we're talking about. these low-pressure systems will continue to do that over the course of the next few days so be p repared. a lot of cloud coverage for their moving through quickly so not sitting over us and dumping huge amounts of snow. across the allegheny front the mountains impact of northwestern virginia into the panhandle they are seeing a lot more accumulation but the usually do in this areas and that is where we have advisories and winter storm watches and
can catch fox five news sunday after our show. >> the white house did release a photo a presidential obama having a gun. skeet shooting in camp they give it in august. the photo releases part of the a strategy to show the president is sympathetic to gun owners and opponents of his new gun control measures >> attorney to whether glenn talbert turning to us. i should've been surprised because it's been so cold. flurries but it wasn't one that kept coming >> that's because we...
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. >>> president obama's choice to head the defense department was forced to defend his past statements. chuck hagel struggled to reassure senators he is up to the job and not soft on iran. testimony in the senate armed services committee lasted eight hours. it is not clear for republicans will try to block his nomination. >>> super bowl xlvii is just two days away. >> can't get here soon enough. both teams warmed up for a second day on thursday. ravens head coach john harbaugh decided to move practice indoors to the saint facility after reports from the players that the field at tulane university was a little hard. they wasted no time getting to work after the 49ers finished their practice. we'll be talking a lot more about the big game and the big match-up coming up at 6:30 when dave ross joins me for the morning line. >>> also coming up, still thinking about making a trip to the big easy. why waiting until the last minute might work in your favor. >> next, a tense situation for a plane full of passengers when the pilot passes out. a check of this morning's national headlines coming u
. >>> president obama's choice to head the defense department was forced to defend his past statements. chuck hagel struggled to reassure senators he is up to the job and not soft on iran. testimony in the senate armed services committee lasted eight hours. it is not clear for republicans will try to block his nomination. >>> super bowl xlvii is just two days away. >> can't get here soon enough. both teams warmed up for a second day on thursday. ravens head coach john...
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the proposals reflect president obama's plan for reducing gun violence. opposed by gun right's advocates including some republicans. >> now to a fox 5 follow up. a judge sentenced 15-year-old to 35 years in prison for a school shooting in baltimore county last year. fired a shotgun in the cafeteria last august. he shot a student with down syndrome in the back. daniel survived but missed more than two months of school recovering from his injuries. >> the man accused in the mother/daughter murders in prince georges county will have to be retried. declared a mistrial in the case of jason scott. the bodies were found in a trunk of a burned out car. scott was involved in multiple home invasions but only one home invasion was admissible in court. the retrial was set to start in october. >> a call for action. hundreds of concerned parents and residents are coming together to end the violence they say is killing innocent children. the meeting was hosted by radio 1 calling the situation a state of emergency. 6 students have been murdered since january. >> 9 minute
the proposals reflect president obama's plan for reducing gun violence. opposed by gun right's advocates including some republicans. >> now to a fox 5 follow up. a judge sentenced 15-year-old to 35 years in prison for a school shooting in baltimore county last year. fired a shotgun in the cafeteria last august. he shot a student with down syndrome in the back. daniel survived but missed more than two months of school recovering from his injuries. >> the man accused in the...
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this could be their lip con bedroom applying to obama. the question is whether public holds obama to a tough standard on that. that is where it gets murkier. you ask legislators why they never pursue campaign finance in addition to the obvious self-interest. not a winner with the public. people don't think about something, not something they get their heads around. there is a practical question of do the american people believe that the president should fight with one hand tied behind his back? these are the rules that exist. >> bret: to be fair, jay carney said, that that president and democrats on capitol hill backed dclose acts and loopholes. more transparency to the political system but blocked by the republicans. >> bret: it is always republicans preventing obama acting ethically. remarkable how it happens. he descended out of mount olympus. that is where he started out. in 2007, he was a man who would redeem politics to eliminate the money. now he is breaking new ground in lobbying, selling access. peddling influence. he is demonizi
this could be their lip con bedroom applying to obama. the question is whether public holds obama to a tough standard on that. that is where it gets murkier. you ask legislators why they never pursue campaign finance in addition to the obvious self-interest. not a winner with the public. people don't think about something, not something they get their heads around. there is a practical question of do the american people believe that the president should fight with one hand tied behind his back?...